Macro

Liquidity withdrawals continue

The People's Bank of China, the central bank, withdrew a further Rmb 84bn through open market operations this week, following a withdrawal of Rmb 81bn last week.

  • 30 July 2010

First tier city transaction volumes rise to highest level in three months

Real estate transaction volumes in first tier cities rose to their highest level in almost three months during the week ending July 28. Meanwhile, iron ore prices increased for the second consecutive week following a declining trend that has persisted for almost three months. Steel prices, however, were mixed - rebar's recent price rebound moderated, while hot and cold rolled coil prices continued to rise.

  • 29 July 2010

Watching the policy cycle

The last few days have brought a flurry of statements by officials. But what do they suggest is in store for the second half of the year?

  • 29 July 2010

How risky is Rmb 2,000bn in banks' off-books lending?

One upshot of the regulator's order to halt a ballooning business in off-balance-sheet lending may be to inject more investment liquidity into capital markets.

  • 29 July 2010

Metal movers - Trends in capital intensive industries

Metal futures markets generally see a stabilisation scenario for prices after recent declines, while container shipping shows a bullish trend.

  • 29 July 2010

Manufacturers rush inland

The migration of industrial capacity from the east and south coasts to hinterland cities is speeding up, spurring a host of fundamental changes in its wake.

  • 29 July 2010

China's labour cost woes

Will rising wage costs signal an end to China's manufacturing prowess?

  • 29 July 2010

Selected Financial Charts

A selection of key financial data.

  • 29 July 2010

A global double dip?

With cracks emerging in the proverbial stimulus policy patch ups in China and the west, are commentators nervous that another economic dip is on the horizon?

  • 29 July 2010

Mobile phone handsets - Generational change

Third generation mobile is finally gaining traction in China, bringing with it new opportunities for mobile handset makers and chip developers.

  • 29 July 2010

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